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Tested the 991 C2S Cabriolet PDK to see where we are with my TT-RS Roadster. Both cars were fitted with semi-active suspension thus PASM (Porsche) and MagneRide (Audi).
The 991 was fully loaded with all the Sports option you can muster - it is a demo car which can be bought if desired.
My TT-RS is very much an OEM look however has de-CAT trick exhaust; RS6 C6 V10 OEM BBK up front; REVO S2.
The 991 C2S vs. TT-RS S2 Roadster subjective review is as follows...;
Ride Comfort
Porsche have done well with this on the C2S. It is firm in non-PASM mode and with PASM on it is pretty firm. Compared to the modded TT-RS, I prefer my TT-RS with the MagneRide. It feels more planted, rides with more composure and keeps the ride very compliant. The C2S needs some work done to the suspension to smooth out some small rough edges...it felt ragged in comparison. TT-RS wins for me.
Handling
Now, here is a surprise. I can pretty much throw my TT-RS around and it is composed - but then again I have paid attention to getting the car to ride and handle well. The C2S lags behind here, it did not give me confidence to push as hard on the A/B-roads I tested on...these are close to home and I know them very well. The C2S demanded respect...the tail in non-PASM and PASM mode was too happy to wiggle. I guess you need to be a more skilled driver to get the best out of it. TT-RS wins for me.
Power delivery
Slower than a S2 TT-RS. And I hated the flippy flappy box as I thought I would...in Sports Plus mode it kept dropping gears to attain high RPM...damn pointless...! I wanted it to maintain the gear I had selected...to achieve that I had to switch off Sports plus mode. Delivery is smooth and constant as my REVO S2 TT-RS. I call this a draw.
Speed uptake
Not impressive coming out of the S2 TT-RS. The C2S could not stay with a S2 car...nope! TT-RS is winner here for me.
Exhaust note
I will start by saying the C2S wins for me if we compared stock to stock however my TT-RS has had some time spent on the exhaust note and it sounds more 'organic/raw' compared to the C2S which just sounded very scientific / forced in comparison. Again, an area I would spend a little more time on were it my C2S. My TT-RS wins for me though exhaust note is very much subjective / personal.
Interior
I want to comment also on the interior...Porsche are back...! The inside of the car is now very pleasant especially now that they have got rid of that silly tiptronic switches and started using proper flippy flappy pedals like everyone else. The seats are very supportive and easier to get in or out in comparison to my TT-RS bucket seats. The controls are nicely laid out. The feel of the controls are solid as you had expect from a German brand...reminds me of the 964 and 993 I owned once...the 996 and 986 I owned afterwards felt 'cheap' inside and out...
So, the all important question, "did I order a C4S'...erm, no...!
I was not impressed nor compelled enough to buy a 991 as it does everything the TT-RS does HOWEVER, and this is the key point for me, not better...certainly not mine as I have now got it just right. If I owned a stock TT-RS, I would have left it at Porsche today along with over £60k debited from my account...that is without a shadow of doubt...the 991 C2S Cabriolet PDK as tested was a great car and could see it being fun on track. It is just not for me as it offers nothing I currently do not have in my TT-RS Roadster
The 991 C2S is better than a stock TT-RS in every category tested above however a modded TT-RS is a tougher act to beat especially in the handling and ride comfort unless you are a badge snob...
The 991 was fully loaded with all the Sports option you can muster - it is a demo car which can be bought if desired.
My TT-RS is very much an OEM look however has de-CAT trick exhaust; RS6 C6 V10 OEM BBK up front; REVO S2.
The 991 C2S vs. TT-RS S2 Roadster subjective review is as follows...;
Ride Comfort
Porsche have done well with this on the C2S. It is firm in non-PASM mode and with PASM on it is pretty firm. Compared to the modded TT-RS, I prefer my TT-RS with the MagneRide. It feels more planted, rides with more composure and keeps the ride very compliant. The C2S needs some work done to the suspension to smooth out some small rough edges...it felt ragged in comparison. TT-RS wins for me.
Handling
Now, here is a surprise. I can pretty much throw my TT-RS around and it is composed - but then again I have paid attention to getting the car to ride and handle well. The C2S lags behind here, it did not give me confidence to push as hard on the A/B-roads I tested on...these are close to home and I know them very well. The C2S demanded respect...the tail in non-PASM and PASM mode was too happy to wiggle. I guess you need to be a more skilled driver to get the best out of it. TT-RS wins for me.
Power delivery
Slower than a S2 TT-RS. And I hated the flippy flappy box as I thought I would...in Sports Plus mode it kept dropping gears to attain high RPM...damn pointless...! I wanted it to maintain the gear I had selected...to achieve that I had to switch off Sports plus mode. Delivery is smooth and constant as my REVO S2 TT-RS. I call this a draw.
Speed uptake
Not impressive coming out of the S2 TT-RS. The C2S could not stay with a S2 car...nope! TT-RS is winner here for me.
Exhaust note
I will start by saying the C2S wins for me if we compared stock to stock however my TT-RS has had some time spent on the exhaust note and it sounds more 'organic/raw' compared to the C2S which just sounded very scientific / forced in comparison. Again, an area I would spend a little more time on were it my C2S. My TT-RS wins for me though exhaust note is very much subjective / personal.
Interior
I want to comment also on the interior...Porsche are back...! The inside of the car is now very pleasant especially now that they have got rid of that silly tiptronic switches and started using proper flippy flappy pedals like everyone else. The seats are very supportive and easier to get in or out in comparison to my TT-RS bucket seats. The controls are nicely laid out. The feel of the controls are solid as you had expect from a German brand...reminds me of the 964 and 993 I owned once...the 996 and 986 I owned afterwards felt 'cheap' inside and out...
So, the all important question, "did I order a C4S'...erm, no...!
I was not impressed nor compelled enough to buy a 991 as it does everything the TT-RS does HOWEVER, and this is the key point for me, not better...certainly not mine as I have now got it just right. If I owned a stock TT-RS, I would have left it at Porsche today along with over £60k debited from my account...that is without a shadow of doubt...the 991 C2S Cabriolet PDK as tested was a great car and could see it being fun on track. It is just not for me as it offers nothing I currently do not have in my TT-RS Roadster
The 991 C2S is better than a stock TT-RS in every category tested above however a modded TT-RS is a tougher act to beat especially in the handling and ride comfort unless you are a badge snob...
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